Jaipur event weekends: what to do between sessions
The Pink City of Rajasthan: forts, palaces and bazaars, glowing with lamps at Diwali.
Events we cover in Jaipur
Arriving
Jaipur airport (JAI) is 30 minutes from the old city; Delhi is 4 to 5 hours by road or 1 hour by air.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Bani Park | Guesthouses near the station. |
| Mid-range | C-Scheme | Central hotels. |
| Splurge | Heritage palaces | Rambagh and haveli hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Zostel Jaipur
- Mid-range: ITC Rajputana
- Splurge: Rambagh Palace
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Jantar Mantar observatory.
Rainy-day backups
- Albert Hall Museum.
Free things to do
- Hawa Mahal exterior.
- Bazaars of the walled city.
Getting around
- Uber, Ola and auto-rickshaws; agree fares first for autos.